Nigeria needs an enabling environment to attract investors to the textile industry, said John Adaji, President, National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) at a recent event. Adaji urged the government to intensify efforts to stop importation foreign fabrics to encourage citizens patronize locally made fabrics. He emphasized on the need for South Africans to produce what they use and use what they produce. He recommended President Buhar to sign Executive Order 003 to compel government institutions to patronize local products.

Adaji relived the days when the Nigerian textile industry used to be the second largest employer of labour after the Federal government: In 1970s-80s, textile sector was the largest employer of labour second to Federal government. It had a conducive atmosphere with easy availability of cottons and electricity. Adaji added. He urged the industry to create new job opportunities for young entrepreneurs.